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Alexander Read

Asked 2 times in CSE, peaking in 2017.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2017–2017
Span
2017
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2017
  • Recurs across 1 years (2017–2017)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

117
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.

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Sample questions

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CSE2017

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule ?

  1. Lord Cornwallis
  2. Alexander Read
  3. Thomas Munro

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 1 and 3 only
  3. C 2 and 3 only ✓
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
CSE

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction ofRyotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?

  1. Lord Cornwallis
  2. Alexander Read
  3. Thomas Mumo

Select the correct answer using the code' given below:

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 1 and 3 only
  3. C 2 and 3 only ✓
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)

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